King Abdullah Sports City Elevates Jeddah As A Global Sporting Destination

Jeddah, SPA – The King Abdullah Sports City, known as "The Shining Jewel" in Jeddah, stands as a prominent sports hub, blending Jeddah's rich heritage with modern design. This landmark, inaugurated on May 1, significantly enhances the Kingdom's array of attractions. It can host various sports events and grand entertainment concerts, equipped with the latest technologies.

The sports city has bolstered Jeddah's position on the global tourism map. This was evident during the final match ceremony of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup between Al-Ahli SFC and Al-Shabab FC. Covering nearly 3 million square meters in northeast Jeddah, near King Abdulaziz International Airport, it includes stadiums, green spaces, and sports facilities designed to international standards.

The stadium is one of the city's most important facilities, constructed according to FIFA standards and designed to resemble a shining jewel that illuminates Jeddah's night sky. With a capacity of around 60,000 spectators, it integrates Jeddah's heritage with contemporary elements. Additionally, it includes three outdoor football fields, four six-a-side football fields, six clay tennis courts, a closed sports hall for various games, tracks for different athletics events, a main mosque, and six scattered prayer areas.

The city will host the final match of the prestigious Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr teams on Friday. It has received international recognition for hosting various local, regional, and global sports events. Its modern sports facilities meet the highest international standards.

Recent Developments

The sports city recently witnessed several developments during its hosting of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. Development work covered an area of over 4,470 square meters, including upgrades to the media center, media zones, and player entry areas. Enhancements were also made to security checkpoints for audience entry covering an area of over 2,550 square meters.

Additionally, scoreboards and perimeter screens were replaced over a total area of 1,081 square meters. Artificial turf covering an area of 39,000 square meters was also replaced.

With inputs from SPA